Wayne County Community College District - International Student Application For Admission
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2ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITY NOTICE
Deadline Dates For Submitting
Applications for Admission
By
signing this application below, I confirm that I have received and read the guidelines outlining the responsibilities for F-1 students
to maintain legal F-1 in the United States while studying at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD). I further
June 1 — Fall
understand by signing below that failure to adhere to these regulations can and will result in termination and/or loss of legal status
September 1 — Spring
in the United States. Additionally, I acknowledge that in consideration and as a condition of my acceptance to WCCCD, I have a
February 1 — Summer
responsibility to contact an International Student Advisor/Designated School Official (DSO) for questions and concerns relating to
F-1 issues.
The DSO or International Student Advisors are not “Advocates” or “Representatives” for students in legal capacity or any form of
litigation. I understand that the DSO, the International student office employees, and all WCCCD employees do not and are not in
a capacity to provide legal advice to students and their family members. Therefore, I hereby indemnify all WCCCD employees, the
DSO, and the International programs staff of liabilities emanating from counsels or advices relating to legal issues. All immigration
related issues are sole responsibilities of the students and not the responsibility of WCCCD. If/when a student is involved in an issue
relating to immigration that requires legal advice, the student is strongly advised to employ the services of a licensed immigration
lawyer.
The roles of students for compliance with Homeland Security/U.S authorities F-1 laws and Regulations
The U.S Federal Government and appropriate departments provide all international students with regulations on how to maintain F-1
status. Lack of compliance to these regulations may/will lead to termination and possible deportation. Below is a brief overview of the
responsibilities stated for maintaining F-1 status while studying in the United States/Wayne County Community College District!
• Students must maintain all F-1 status related documentations (Valid Visa, SEVIS I-20, I-94, etc)
• Students must inform the office of International Programs of any change of address, phone numbers, sponsor’s information, etc
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
within 10 days of the change.
• F-1 students are required to enroll in degree seeking programs and maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain in
legal status. To achieve this, student must abide by the approved plan of work or notify the office of international programs of any
change in field of study.
Application for Admission
• Academic progress – all F-1 students must maintain a satisfactory academic progress.
• All international students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours every semester unless approved in advance to take reduced work load
(DSO approval).
• Only one ONLINE class can be counted towards the required 12 credit-hour load
• Exception – Summer semester can be taken off if the student has completed two consecutive semesters at WCCCD. Also, in
summer semester, F-1 student can take reduced work load of 6 credits only if summer semester is NOT their first semester at
WCCCD.
• F-1 students must submit extension requests to the International Programs office 45 days prior to the expiration of current I-20.
• After program completion, F-1 students have 60 days to decide on what next to do. Options may include: Departing the United
States, initiating a SEVIS School transfer to another College, change F-1 status (refer to USCIS.GOV), or start a new program.
• Working in the U.S under F-1 status. International students are able to work ONLY with the appropriate authorization. These may
include on-campus jobs or off campus jobs (with Homeland Security (DHS) approval). International Students are only permitted
to work 20 hours/week while enrolled full-time. Jobs accepted without prior DHS/DSO approval is considered illegal.
• Students must have endorsed/duly signed SEVIS Form I-20 before traveling in/out of the United States at all times.
LO C AT I O N S :
• Check the International Programs website at all times for updates and also attend ALL orientations (semester based). It is also
mandatory for all international students to check their WCCCD email accounts for notices, information, and updates.
Students do not need to secure a third party agency or institution to be considered for admission at WCCCD. WCCCD staff is
available at no cost to assist students through the application and acceptance process. However, if a student chooses to involve a third
party agency or institution, he/she becomes responsible for all activities and transactions conducted with WCCCD by the third party
agency on behalf of the student.
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I certify that I understand all sections of this application and information provided is true to best of my knowledge.
21000 Northline
1001 W. Fort
5901 Conner
8200 W. Outer Drive
9555 Haggerty
19305 Vernier Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit, MI 48213
Detroit, MI 48219
Belleville, MI 48111
Harper Woods, MI
734-946-3500
313-496-2758
313-922-3311
313-943-4000
734-699-7008
48225
313-962-7150
Name________________________________________ Signature________________________________________ Date__________________
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